- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearns, UT
South Kearns School
Federal NCES profile for South Kearns School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000262
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Kearns School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Kearns · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Kearns School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Kearns School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Kearns, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
South Kearns School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 490036000262 · Kearns, UT Other · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 23.3:1 · 53.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
South Kearns School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Kearns School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 536
South Kearns School
536 students
What this shows South Kearns School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Kearns School compares
South Kearns School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 93% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 93% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Utah - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 37.5%
African American 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, South Kearns School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Kearns School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Kearns School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Kearns School
How many students attend South Kearns School?
South Kearns School has 536 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearns, UT. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Kearns School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Kearns School is 23.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Kearns School?
53.9% of students at South Kearns School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Kearns School?
The largest demographic group at South Kearns School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Kearns, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Kearns School?
South Kearns School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Kearns School rank among schools in Kearns?
By Resource Investment Index, South Kearns School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Kearns, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearns on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides South Kearns School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.